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Gamescom 2019 round-up: Part 3
Our coverage from Cologne is complete with a final collection of promising previews that'll take just a few more minutes of your time.
Gamescom 2019 round-up: Part 2
Welcome back to our three-day gamescom extravaganza for those curious about what we discovered in our travels in Germany.
Gamescom 2019 round-up: Part 1
With so many adventures on display in Germany this summer, we wandered far and wide to see what was still there before they were gone.
Telling Lies review
The new FMV database investigation from the creator of Her Story is bigger and bolder, though honestly it loses a little something in its over-reaching ambition.
Draugen review
Red Thread's "fjord noir" adventure is a gorgeous yet haunting exploratory mystery that's undermined by disappointingly few answers.
Heaven’s Vault review
The only translation issues will be your own in inkle's substantial, beautifully written archeological adventure with its own ancient language to decipher.
Dave Gilbert – Wadjet Eye Games interview
Fresh off his biggest success, we caught up with the acclaimed indie designer to talk Unavowed, Technobabylon 2 and the move to 3D.
EGX Rezzed 2019 round-up
There was adventure aplenty at London's biggest games event, and we journeyed far and wide to be close to the action.
The Occupation review
This real-time spy thriller will keep you busy sneaking and snooping around an hour at a time, but is tripped up by some troublesome mechanical and narrative issues.
Lucas Pope at the BAFTA Games Awards – Return of the Obra Dinn interview
With a pair of British Academy awards to match his earlier Aggies, we caught up with the acclaimed designer backstage to discuss his impressive achievement.
Trüberbrook review
This stunning German adventure made with real miniature sets is bubbling with charm, even if its ambitious narrative rushes a bit too rapidly to its conclusion.
Rainswept review
What it lacks in gameplay, this stylish small town murder mystery largely makes up in a steady stream of rich character interaction.
Lovecraft Quest – A Comix Game review
More style than substance, this short interactive graphic novel-styled horror is fun in short bursts before falling into the trap of repetitive gameplay.
AdventureX 2018 round-up: Part 2
Adventures overtook the British Library earlier this month, and our coverage continues with another half-dozen games grabbing the headlines.
Detective Case and Clown Bot in The Express Killer review
The comic cartoon mystery sequel gets off to a crowd-pleasing start, though a few notable issues prevent it from ever reaching top speed.
